Cross River Rail Delivery Authority (CRRDA)…Your chance to work with the best!The Cross River Rail Delivery Authority is building a new 10.2km rail line that includes 5.9km of twin tunnels running under the Brisbane River and CBD; with four new underground stations at Boggo Road, Woolloongabba, Albert Street and Roma Street.Once complete, it will provide trains with a much-needed alternative rail path through the core of the current SEQ Rail network, unlocking a bottleneck and allowing more trains to run more often across the whole of South East Queensland.The Cross River Rail Delivery Authority is also delivering multiple supporting projects and activities in conjunction with the Department of Transport and Main Roads. These include accessibility rebuilds for eight surface stations, construction of three new stations on the Gold Coast; upgrades for stabling yards; track works and surface rail enhancements; and the introduction of a new ETCS digital signalling system. About the RoleThe Principal Project Accountant - Alliances provides senior finance support embedded within an Alliance delivery environment on a major infrastructure program. The position works closely with delivery teams, providing financial oversight across claims, reporting, forecasting, governance and compliance to support effective decision making in a complex, live delivery setting.Operating with a high degree of autonomy and professional judgement, the role applies established financial frameworks and controls while responding to the practical demands of delivery. It plays a key role in maintaining financial integrity, managing risk and ensuring Alliance financial processes operate as intended across claims, reporting and governance obligations.This opportunity is offered as a fixed term contract until March 2028 with possible extension. Key Responsibilities:Deliver financial reporting and analysis, including monthly reporting, management packs and performance insightsManage and administer Alliance claims and payment processes, providing assurance to support compliance with the Program Alliance Agreement and financial controls.Monitor financial performance, including forecasting, cost tracking and key performance indicators to support decision makingMaintain financial governance frameworks, including Cost Breakdown Structure integrity, cost allocation and financial control plansDeliver month end processes and support audit activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely close out of actionsIdentify and escalate financial risks and issues, providing advice to support effective risk managementBuild effective working relationships with stakeholders and alliance partners to support strong financial outcomes About You:Demonstrated experience providing senior finance support in complex project or infrastructure environments. Alliance or integrated delivery model experience highly regarded.Strong capability across financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and controls in a delivery environmentAbility to operate autonomously and exercise independent professional judgement within delegated authority. Sound understanding of audit, compliance and assurance requirements in a project environmentHigh attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet reporting deadlinesWell developed stakeholder and communication skills with ability to provide clear, practical financial advice to support decision making.Relevant tertiary qualifications in accounting or finance.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial management systems Why work with CRRDA?On Cross River Rail you will not only work with the best but become your best. And as we enter a new phase of delivery, our project offers a rare career opportunity for top tier professionals to have played their part on something that is genuinely city shaping and transformative.Our people are supported with flexible work options, career development through the Australian Institute of Management, salary packaging and access to world class employee assistance provider Telus Health.At Cross River Rail we are an equal opportunity employer and strive to build balanced teams from all walks of life.  How To ApplyPlease submit your Resume by clicking on the apply link before the closing date of 12 April 2026. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all Cross River Rail Delivery Authority vacancies.Position Description AUD Brisbane 4000

Principal Project Accountant - Alliances

  • Embedded in real delivery, not corporate finance
  • High autonomy, senior judgement
  • Convenient CBD office / Flexible work options

Cross River Rail Delivery Authority (CRRDA)…Your chance to work with the best!

The Cross River Rail Delivery Authority is building a new 10.2km rail line that includes 5.9km of twin tunnels running under the Brisbane River and CBD; with four new underground stations at Boggo Road, Woolloongabba, Albert Street and Roma Street.

Once complete, it will provide trains with a much-needed alternative rail path through the core of the current SEQ Rail network, unlocking a bottleneck and allowing more trains to run more often across the whole of South East Queensland.

The Cross River Rail Delivery Authority is also delivering multiple supporting projects and activities in conjunction with the Department of Transport and Main Roads. These include accessibility rebuilds for eight surface stations, construction of three new stations on the Gold Coast; upgrades for stabling yards; track works and surface rail enhancements; and the introduction of a new ETCS digital signalling system.

 

About the Role

The Principal Project Accountant - Alliances provides senior finance support embedded within an Alliance delivery environment on a major infrastructure program. The position works closely with delivery teams, providing financial oversight across claims, reporting, forecasting, governance and compliance to support effective decision making in a complex, live delivery setting.

Operating with a high degree of autonomy and professional judgement, the role applies established financial frameworks and controls while responding to the practical demands of delivery. It plays a key role in maintaining financial integrity, managing risk and ensuring Alliance financial processes operate as intended across claims, reporting and governance obligations.

This opportunity is offered as a fixed term contract until March 2028 with possible extension.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver financial reporting and analysis, including monthly reporting, management packs and performance insights
  • Manage and administer Alliance claims and payment processes, providing assurance to support compliance with the Program Alliance Agreement and financial controls.
  • Monitor financial performance, including forecasting, cost tracking and key performance indicators to support decision making
  • Maintain financial governance frameworks, including Cost Breakdown Structure integrity, cost allocation and financial control plans
  • Deliver month end processes and support audit activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely close out of actions
  • Identify and escalate financial risks and issues, providing advice to support effective risk management
  • Build effective working relationships with stakeholders and alliance partners to support strong financial outcomes

 

About You:

  • Demonstrated experience providing senior finance support in complex project or infrastructure environments. Alliance or integrated delivery model experience highly regarded.
  • Strong capability across financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and controls in a delivery environment
  • Ability to operate autonomously and exercise independent professional judgement within delegated authority.
  • Sound understanding of audit, compliance and assurance requirements in a project environment
  • High attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet reporting deadlines
  • Well developed stakeholder and communication skills with ability to provide clear, practical financial advice to support decision making.
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in accounting or finance.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial management systems

 

Why work with CRRDA?

On Cross River Rail you will not only work with the best but become your best. And as we enter a new phase of delivery, our project offers a rare career opportunity for top tier professionals to have played their part on something that is genuinely city shaping and transformative.

Our people are supported with flexible work options, career development through the Australian Institute of Management, salary packaging and access to world class employee assistance provider Telus Health.

At Cross River Rail we are an equal opportunity employer and strive to build balanced teams from all walks of life.

 

How To Apply

Please submit your Resume by clicking on the apply link before the closing date of 12 April 2026.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all Cross River Rail Delivery Authority vacancies.

  • Posted Date 26 Mar 2026
  • Location Brisbane
    QLD / Australia
  • Industry Accounting
  • Job Type Full Time
  • Salary AO8 QLD GOV equivalent $147K to $156K base plus super